Present: Anderson, Pederson, Olson, Emerson

Absent: Gulbranson

Mayor Emerson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance was spoken.

Motion by Pederson, seconded by Anderson, to approve the agenda with the addition of Womans Angler 3%, Charter Channels, ground breaking, school parking lot change, and Community Center parking lot. All Ayes. Absent: Gulbranson

Motion by Pederson, seconded by Olson, to approve consent items, including April City bills in the amount of $145,295.83. All Ayes. Absent: Gulbranson

Pete Erickson and Craig Dropik were in attendance.

Council received a letter from Jason Schultz requesting the City to pay for his DOT training class. If the City pays for this class, the City will save money every time Schultz teaches a class for our First Responders. How this works is, Schultz will teach the class for free, which normal instructors get paid $250.00 for a class. If Schultz teaches the whole 16 hours, the City would save the $250.00 if he taught only 8 hours, the City would save $125.00.

Motion by Emerson, seconded by Olson, to approve to pay $250.00 for the DOT Training Class for Jason Schultz. Schultz will try to fit it into his schedule to train our First Responders. All Ayes. Absent: Gulbranson

Mark Pomerleau was in attendance. Pomerleau updated the Council regarding the Fire Department.

The Fire Department was accepting sealed bids on the old fire truck until April 30th, 2009. At this time, there were no bids on the fire truck.

Pomerleau informed the Council that Brandon is looking for a tanker and he will contact them.

Pomerleau is looking for $5,000.00 for the truck.

Pomerleau also informed the Council that the four new firefighters have passed their training and will finish the class with a live burn.

Mark Gilson was in attendance.

Council received the April Police report.

Chief Gilson informed the Council about the crime rates. Comparing January through April 2007 to January through April 2009, the crime rate was up by 13%. Comparing January through April 2008 to January through April 2009, the crime rate was up by 8%.

Ron Kleinschmidt was in attendance.

Council received the April Public Works report.

Kleinschmidt informed the Council of a 1993 L8000 plow truck and sander for sale for $10,000.00.

Council Member Pederson informed the Council about the parking lot at the Community Center that is breaking up. Kleinschmidt will have contractors put in bids for removing and replacing the cement. Low bid can go ahead with the job. Kleinschmidt will move the handicap spot until the cement gets fixed.

Motion by Pederson, seconded by Anderson, to approve to buy the 1993 L8000 plow truck with funds from the Equipment Fund. All Ayes. Absent: Gulbranson

At the April Council meeting, Dan O’Brien was in attendance and presented the Council with a proposal for operating an off-sale liquor store at the Gas Mart location.

After the discussion, the Council said they would think about the proposal and discuss it at the May meeting.

Council received the April spreadsheet from O’Brien.

Council will still think about the proposal.

Council will receive an updated spreadsheet for expenditures and revenue for on & off sales at the next Council meeting in June.

Council would like the Clerk to contact the Liquor Liability Insurance Company to notify them about the recent accident and inform them as to what has happened.

Motion by Olson, seconded by Emerson, to approve the contribution of $100.00 to the Chamber for the Woman’s Angler of MN. All Ayes. Absent: Gulbranson

Phil Reed and Laura Backes were in attendance to discuss the future of the Information Center.

Council was informed that there will be a meeting on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Information Center for information regarding the direction of the Heritage Center, Visitor’s Center, O.E.D.C. and Chamber. The meeting is to inform all organizations as to the future of the Information Center.

At the March Council meeting, the Council voted to suspend the rent for the pull tab booth at the Liquor Store for the months of February, March and April.

LeRoy Mackove thanked the Council for the O.E.D.C. free rent for the months of February, March and April.

Positions have been combined and will save 50% in wages.

Council discussed the rent of $500.00 per month until sales reach $100,000.00, then the rent would go to 10% of sales per month. The booth, employees and hours will remain the same.

Motion by Pederson, seconded by Anderson, to amend a lease for $500.00 per month until sales reach $100,000.00, which at that time it will revert back to the 10% of sales for each month. All Ayes. Absent: Gulbranson

Greg Anderson was in attendance regarding parking issues on Main Street by Thrifty White Drug.

Anderson informed the Council that vehicles are parked from the corner on Main Street to Jim’s Home Quality Foods. Anderson is asking the Council if the City can install a 2 hour parking sign for the five parking spaces that are on the north side of the Thrifty White Drug building.

Motion by Olson, seconded by Pederson, to approve the 2 hour parking signs on Main Street on the north side of the Thrifty White Drug building. All Ayes. Absent: Gulbranson

Council received the Planning & Zoning meeting minutes from April 9, 2009 and April 16, 2009.

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the Mechanical and Plumbing permits to be required for Commercial and Multifamily Dwellings. Clerk Jacobson suggested the Council approve the permits for both Residential and Commercial.

Council received Resolutions for a Conditional Use in an R-1 District and a Variance of 73% impervious surface coverage for the Osakis Public School.

Council received an updated copy of the south parking lot with a 10 foot setback.

Council was informed that the ground breaking for the addition for the Osakis Public School will be on May 6, 2009, at 10:30 a.m.

Motion by Emerson, seconded by Olson, to approve the Mechanical and Plumbing permits. All Ayes. Absent: Gulbranson

A Resolution was presented by Olson, seconded by Anderson, to approve the Conditional Use permit to allow an addition to the Osakis Public School in an R-1 (Low Density Residential) District. When put to a vote, the Resolution passed unanimously. Absent: Gulbranson

A Resolution was presented by Olson, seconded by Anderson, to approve the Variance to exceed the maximum impervious surface coverage of thirty (30) to forty-three (43) percent in an R-1 (Low Density Residential) District. When put to a vote, the Resolution passed unanimously. Absent: Gulbranson

Clerk Jacobson is asking to attend the MN Municipal Clerk’s Institute on July 13, 2009 thru July 17, 2009. This is a 3 year program to become a certified municipal clerk. This is Jacobson’s final year.

The cost to attend the conference is $410.00. Clerk Jacobson has been awarded a $250.00 grant, so the cost will be $160.00 for the conference and $99.00 per night to attend.

Motion by Emerson, seconded by Anderson, to approve Clerk Jacobson to attend the MN Municipal Clerk’s Institute on July 13, 2009 thru July 17, 2009. All Ayes. Absent: Gulbranson

City Wide Clean Up Day has been set for May 16, 2009, from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the Liquor Store parking lot. This is also the date for the yard waste pickup.

Mayor Emerson had contacted the Lions Club and they will help again this year.

The Todd County STS will be there at 9:00 a.m.

Emerson will talk to Gilson regarding yard clean up of lots in town. Letters should be sent by registered mail to those that need to get the yards cleaned up.

The Immaculate Conception Church is asking permission to obtain a one day liquor license for July 12, 2009.

Motion by Olson, seconded by Anderson, to approve a liquor license for July 12, 2009, for the Immaculate Conception Church. All Ayes. Absent: Gulbranson

The Immaculate Conception Church is requesting a gambling license for their annual parish festival on July 12, 2009.

A Resolution was presented by Olson, seconded by Anderson, to approve a gambling license for July 12, 2009, for the Immaculate Conception Church. When put to a vote, the Resolution passed unanimously. Absent: Gulbranson

Council received a letter from Charter Communications regarding the franchise check for 2008.

City did receive the franchise check for 2008.

Council also received a copy of the channel additions to Charter Communications.

Last year the City did not have any lifeguards at the City beach. It was swim at your own risk.

Council would like to open the beach again this year with swim at your own risk.

The Council discussed selling the City lot on the corner of 8th Avenue West and Oak Street West.

At the February meeting, the Council stated they would like to see the property easement and survey prepared before it is sold.

Before the land can be sold the City will have to advertise the property is for sale.

The Council would like to proceed with the survey and drainage easement. After those items are completed, a Public Hearing will be scheduled.

Motion by Pederson, seconded by Olson, to approve to proceed with the survey of the lot at Oak Street West and 8th Avenue West with the drainage easement. After completion of the survey, the City will advertise the lot is for sale and a Public Hearing will be held with construction being completed in two years. All Ayes. Absent: Gulbranson

Clerk Jacobson has been talking with Traci Ryan regarding the financing for the water plant and other projects in the future. After discussion, Clerk Jacobson feels it is time for the City Council to have a workshop with Ryan and discuss the plans for the future of Osakis and how the financing for these projects will affect the General Levy and water and sewer bills.

Some of the Council may remember when David Drown came to the City and presented us with the Capital Improvement Plan. This workshop will help us see where the City will fit financially in the future. Ryan indicated this would be at no cost because they are our consultants for selling the City bonds.

Clerk Jacobson will see what dates are open in May to meet with the Council.

Emerson will talk to Joe Ketelboeter about dumping in the Liquor Store dumpsters.

Motion by Anderson, seconded by Olson, to adjourn at 8:40 p.m. All Ayes. Absent: Gulbranson

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Mayor – Keith Emerson                                     City Clerk – Angela A. Jacobson